Enrollment
324
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bexley, OH
Montrose Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Montrose Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390436200184
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montrose Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Bexley · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 10.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Montrose Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montrose Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Bexley, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montrose Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montrose Elementary School
Montrose Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bexley, Ohio, enrolling 324 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.1% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Ohio average.
With 324 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 257 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Bexley City spends $17,946 per pupil, 22% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Bexley City also operates Bexley High School (766 students) and Bexley Middle School (591 students) alongside Montrose Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Montrose Elementary School compares
Montrose Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.1% | ▼ 68% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Ohio - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,946
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Montrose Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bexley City, which includes Montrose Elementary School.
$17,946
Per student
+22%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.0%
State 15.8%
Federal 5.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Montrose Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bexley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cassingham Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maryland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montrose Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~324 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Montrose Elementary School
How many students attend Montrose Elementary School?
Montrose Elementary School has 324 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bexley, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montrose Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montrose Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montrose Elementary School?
10.1% of students at Montrose Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montrose Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Montrose Elementary School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Bexley, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montrose Elementary School?
Montrose Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montrose Elementary School rank among public schools in Bexley?
By Resource Investment Index, Montrose Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Bexley, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bexley on the city page.
Is Montrose Elementary School a good school?
Montrose Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bexley City?
Besides Montrose Elementary School, Bexley City also operates Bexley High School (766 students), Bexley Middle School (591 students), and Cassingham Elementary School (480 students). See the Bexley City district page for the complete list.
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